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Brian Watt
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Morning deliverer of @kqednews.kqed.org RADIO.
Accentuate the positive. Help process the negative.
I live in The Town @cityofoakland.bsky.social. I work in The City
I Can see Th' @emeryville.org from my backyard.
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Billionaire Climate Activist Tom Steyer Enters 2026 California Governor’s Race | KQED
The former hedge fund manager joins a crowded field of Democratic candidates. He’s pitching himself as an outsider who can take on corporations.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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this (Tue) morning on @kqednews.kqed.org radio...

@azul415.bsky.social on where Jack London Square is headed.

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New Law Aims to Revive Oakland’s Jack London Square by Expanding Allowed Businesses | KQED
A new California law, SB 304, lifts long-standing restrictions on Jack London Square properties, opening the door to local-serving businesses and offering Oakland a path to reduce high vacancy rates.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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This (Monday) Morning on @kqednews.kqed.org radio...

Teamwork makes the dream work!

KQED's Adhiti Bandlamudi and @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social joined forces to report on this situation in Suisun City.

#flooding #wetlands

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As Flood Risk Grows, Suisun City Weighs Annexing California Forever Land | KQED
Suisun City, one of the Bay Area’s fastest-rising sea level hot spots, is weighing whether to annex a massive inland parcel from the California Forever project to boost its tax base — and potentially ...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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WFAE is tracking Border Patrol actions. Share what you see
WFAE wants to hear from you. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations are happening across Charlotte. Share what you see with WFAE here.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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this (FRI) morning on @kqednews.kqed.org radio...

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San Francisco Supervisor Calls for Robotaxi Reform After Waymo Kills Neighborhood Cat | KQED
State lawmakers pulled legislation in 2024 that would have allowed cities to vote on local autonomous vehicle regulations.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Oakland Laney College Shooting Sends Athletic Staff Member to Hospital | KQED
The shooting, which occurred around noon in the Laney Field House, triggered a brief lockdown while Oakland police secured the campus and investigated.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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If you're going to be kind to another human, today is the day to do it!
November 13 is World Kindness Day. Its goal is to encourage acts of kindness. (After all, one kind day is better than none.) Here's a look at the nature and nurturing of human kindness.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Federal Probe Targets UC Berkeley After Turning Point USA Event Erupts in Clashes | KQED
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how UC Berkeley prepared for a Turning Point USA event that drew hundreds of protesters, arrests and clashes between police and demonstrators on campus.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Good evening before the storm, #bay
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Bay Area Lawyers Ask Court to Stop ICE From Keeping Immigrants in Holding Rooms for Days | KQED
Civil rights advocates argued in federal court on Monday that immigrants are being detained in unacceptable conditions in the downtown San Francisco ICE field office.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Esmeralda Courts Locals as It Tries to Learn From California Forever’s Mistakes | KQED
As executives from the Esmeralda Land Company prepare to present their plans to Cloverdale officials on Wednesday, they’ve been trying to distance themselves from California Forever.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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a really #greatlisten ... especially for those of us who remember when this song went on the radio

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50 years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 'rock star' ship, sank in Lake Superior
Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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San Franciscans Bid Farewell to Pelosi, Never a Stranger to Her City | KQED
Here’s what San Francisco residents had to say about former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2026.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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SFO Delays Could Worsen Under Trump's Plans to Cut Air Traffic in US by 10% | KQED
The plan could force the cancellation of thousands of flights across the country as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Democrats in Congress to end the shutdown.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Former House Speaker @pelosi.house.gov
announced Thursday morning that she will not seek reelection.

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Nancy Pelosi Leaves Congress After 38 Years, Defining Generations of Democratic Power | KQED
Nancy Pelosi’s 38-year congressional career transformed San Francisco, steered historic laws and cemented her place as one of the most influential leaders in U.S. history.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Waymo, Alphabet Sued for Bias After AI Allegedly Mislabels SF Doctor as Terrorist | KQED
A San Francisco man is suing Alphabet and Waymo, claiming he was incorrectly flagged as a terrorist by AI, but humans at the companies wouldn’t clear his name.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Proposition 50 Passes in California, Boosting Democrats in Fight for US House Control
California voters backed Proposition 50, a Newsom-led measure redrawing congressional districts to strengthen Democrats in 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Santa Clara County Sales Tax Measure Appears Poised to Pass Amid Federal Cuts
Santa Clara County voters appear to approve Measure A, a sales tax increase aimed at raising $330 million annually to offset deep federal cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs that threaten local health services.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Alex Padilla Says He Won’t Run for California Governor in 2026 | KQED
The decision not to run by one of California's U.S. senators is good news for other Democratic candidates, including Katie Porter.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies. n.pr/4nzgcWA
Public workers could be denied loan forgiveness if cities defy Trump, lawsuit alleges
A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Election 2025 | KQED
Stay updated on the latest election news with KQED. Get informed about important political developments and make informed decisions.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Defense in Oakland Corruption Case Files Motion Targeting Key Informant’s Credibility | KQED
Lawyers for Oakland recycling executive David Duong say federal agents hid key details about an informant whose claims helped secure a search warrant in the Sheng Thao bribery case.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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🙏🏾 @spj-posts.bsky.social NorCal!!! 🎙️📻

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SPJ NorCal Honors 2025 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners « SPJ NorCal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
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November 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Judges Order the Trump Administration to Use Contingency Funds for Snap Payments During the Shutdown | KQED
Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM